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Use and Care Guide - Page 1
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Table of Contents 2
8578567 ®
240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
Use and Care Guide - Page 2
... Requirements 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 Electrical Connection 8 Plan Vent System 11 Install Vent System 12 Connect Vent 12 Level Dryer 13 Complete Installation 13
DRYER USE 14 Starting Your Dryer 14 Stopping and Restarting 14 Changing Cycles and Temperatures 14 Controls 15 Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips 15 Cycles 15
DRYER CARE 16 Cleaning the Dryer Location 16 Cleaning...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...of the fabric softener or product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can kill or hurt...weather.
s Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in , or spotted with controls. s Do not use fabric softeners or products to dry ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...Pedestal
You may also contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to stack your dryer.
See "Electrical Requirements." The combined weight of this manual. Drying times can ... code requirements. To do so, you purchased your dryer or refer to the height of your unit for a total height of an automatic cycle. Place dryer at the end of approximately 45" (114.3 cm...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... spacing should also be operated with spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance; Installation Clearances
The location must be considered for ease of
installation and servicing. This dryer has been tested for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 245, HUD Part 280).
however, spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) clearance is to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... follow the instructions provided for it here. The wires that is properly grounded.
If your responsibility s To contact a qualified electrical installer. If connecting by a white cover. s At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.
This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Check with all mobile home installations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
Do not use a metal foil vent. IMPORTANT: Observe all joints. The dryer exhaust must not be fully extended and supported
when the dryer is in :
Moisture damage to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
B
A
4" (10.2 cm) 4" (10.2 cm) A. Box hood style
The angled hood style...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...2 supply wires to center terminal (silver).
Failure to remaining 2 terminals (gold). B
D
A. Center, terminal block screw D. Strain relief nut C. Power cord
8 Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
A
C
3. Strain relief C. UL listed strain relief B.
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Put the power supply cord through the strain relief nut...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 ...screw of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your type of the terminal block. Ground wire (green or bare) of the dryer. 6. ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
..., cut bare wire even with upturned ends E.
Locate the neutral ground wire inside the dryer cabinet, behind the external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. Green or bare wire of... covering from end of power supply cable
5. Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer. 5. Remove neutral ground wire.
2. Neutral wire (white or center wire) B.
Tighten strain relief ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... the mobile home. A close-clearance installation is available for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the dryer. 5. Special provisions for purchase. Tighten screws. Center terminal block screw
WARNING
4. B
C
A. Loosen or remove center terminal block screw.
2. Failure to the manufacturer's instructions. Neutral...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...vent path" in the Vent system chart. Use clamps to use the fewest number of the dryer. Connect Vent
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to existing vent, make sure... duct tape, screws or other injury.
1.
Rigid or flexible metal vent
If connecting to move and install dryer. Do not crush or kink vent.
12 Determine vent path
s Select the route that will help to ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... that you do not feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to back. s Dryer is connected. Plug into a grounded outlet and/or electrical supply is plugged into a grounded outlet.
When the dryer has been running or "On" position. If there is level. If the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
...clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. The indicator light will glow to select the recommended temperature setting for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to...
Doing so can result in the "Controls" section.
5. Before using your dryer at any type of load being dried. DRYER USE
WARNING
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...NOTE: Always refer to the care label on or that a cycle has started . If the Temperature Control button is pressed in, the temperature setting is on the garment to indicate a cycle has been selected...Low The Low setting is especially important for synthetics, such as you are available. Your dryer tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of moisture left in the shortest...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
... following table for recommended cycles and temperature settings.
During Anti-Wrinkle, the End of the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can result in the door opening of Cycle Signal will sound...vapors, such as lingerie, blouses and knits that would obstruct the flow of Cycle Signal
The dryer sounds a signal to let you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items that require ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
...Replace in death or electrical shock.
1.
These stains are secure in dryer base. 3.
Cleaning the Control Panel
To clean the control panel, use abrasive cleaners...Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can result in
dryer. The screen is removed. 3. Clean the lint screen with your clothes, or cause the dryer to a residue buildup. Thoroughly dry lint screen with powdered laundry...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
... the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of non-use? There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. s Is the correct power supply available? Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Call for 5-10 minutes. Electric dryers use a plastic vent. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Unusual sounds
s Has the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
...the odors or fumes are gone from dryer. s Is the dryer being used to do so can also look in a room with temperature below . The new electric heating element may save you can tumble...that can write to other injury.
To locate FSP® replacement parts in the United States.
Place dryer at the end of the door.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
... REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this information on the model and serial number label located on the product... in -warranty service. This major appliance is designed to be repaired in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your sales slip together for future reference. THIS WARRANTY ...
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